Jun 15, Kathmandu - Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, the deputy leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) parliamentary party, represents Kathmandu constituency no. 8 in the House of Representatives.
Shrestha, a former Youth and Sports Minister who entered politics nine years ago through the Bibeksheel Nepali Dal, is a former provincial assembly member of Bagmati Province. He is also a tourism entrepreneur and is involved in various social services including heritage conservation.